Japanese: Yes. By about five-thirty, it's competely dark.
F: In summer, I was able to play tennis until almost seven, but recently I have trouble
seeing the ball after four.
J: Dawn comes later, too, doesn't it?
F: Oh really? I usually sleep late, so when I wake up, it's already light.
J: What time do yo get up every morning?
F: Usually around 7:30.
J: Oh. I don't get up very early, either. As it gets colder, it gets more and more difficult
to get up in the morning.
F: When I think of the cold weather drawing near, I begin to dislike being in Japan.
One December starts, it gradually colder in Japan. And the sun sets earlier each day. December 22nd
or 23rd is the shortest day of the year
